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Rare Chippendale Block-Front Secretary

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Yellow Pine, Arborvitae, White Cedar, Red Gum, Hemlock

Provenance: Elizabeth C. Biddle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Reference: The interior of The Casper Wister Secretary in the Philadelphia Museum is nearly identical to this secretary. It is illustrated in Philadelphia: Three Centuries of American Art, page 104-105.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	Philadelphia, Circa 1765.
Styles / Movements:	Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	3809
Incollect Reference #:	165246

Dimensions

W.	42.75 in;	H.	102 in;	D.	22.75 in;
W.	108.59 cm;	H.	259.08 cm;	D.	57.79 cm;

Message from Seller:

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